Project Manager

Heat Trace Designer/Project Manager

FCX Performance is an Applied Industrial Technologies Company and a leading process flow control company. We are seeking an experienced Heat Trace Designer/Project Manager to manage/perform the design, estimating, procurement, coordination, and execution of commercial and industrial electric heat-tracing projects.

In addition to competitive pay and all the benefits you'd expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.) you will also enjoy:

• A LASTING CAREER Career paths are available in sales, management, and operations throughout the country
• Professional development and training
• Team oriented company culture where it's called work for a reason but have fun in the process
• Join a local team with company backing

This position requires strong technical design ability combined with practical construction and project-management experience. The successful candidate will manage projects from initial review and proposal development through material procurement, field installation, testing, documentation, and final closeout.

Primary Responsibilities

Heat-Trace Design

• Review construction drawings, specifications, piping schedules, equipment data, and project requirements.
• Identify piping, vessels, equipment, and systems requiring electric heat tracing.
• Perform heat-loss calculations and select appropriate heating cable, controls, connection kits, and accessories.
• Design freeze-protection, process-temperature-maintenance, and snow-melting systems.
• Develop heat-trace circuit schedules, cable schedules, load summaries, bills of material, and installation details.
• Determine circuit lengths, power requirements, breaker sizes, control methods, and electrical distribution requirements.
• Prepare design drawings and heat-trace layouts using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Bluebeam Revu, or similar software.
• Coordinate heat-trace designs with piping, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and instrumentation systems.
• Review manufacturer requirements and ensure designs comply with applicable codes, specifications, and project standards.
• Prepare design revisions, redlines, as-built drawings, and final turnover documentation.

Estimating and Proposal Development

• Review bid documents and define the complete project scope.
• Perform material and labor takeoffs for heat-trace installation projects.
• Develop lump-sum estimates covering engineering/design, materials, labor, equipment, supervision, testing, documentation, and subcontracted work.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify and/or define project inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, assumptions, schedule risks, and potential scope gaps.
• Prepare professional proposals and scope-of-work documents.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Applied Industrial Technologies